Beyoncé’s mum, Tina Knowles — queen mom of the Carter dynasty, haircare maven behind Cécred, and licensed baddie at 71 — has some tea to spill for followers internationally. On this week’s World’s Most Lovely subject of PEOPLE, Tina Knowles didn’t simply pose wanting radiant, she additionally casually let slip that she’s again within the courting sport. “I’m spending time with a good friend,” she mentioned with that signature Southern sweetness. And apparently that good friend is “a really good gentleman.” Translation: he higher be treating her just like the divine goddess she is, or Solange’s subsequent elevator second may be extra public.
It has been practically two years since Tina finalised her divorce from actor Richard Lawson, whom she married in 2015. “Love is affected person, love is variety,” she wrote in her memoir, Matriarch. “Love can also be not a contest or mired in jealousy.” She made it clear: she walked away with grace, not bitterness, and hasn’t misplaced a wink of sleep since. Contrarily, her first marriage to Mathew Knowles — father to Beyoncé and Solange — was a 31-year emotional marathon crammed with betrayals, forgiveness, and that painful, slow-motion exit so many ladies will recognise. “I used to be caught on this dance with him, every doing the identical steps again and again: He would cheat or act up, and I’d say I’d had sufficient. He would beg for forgiveness, crying and promising to get higher… However that is what married folks did, I instructed myself.”
Nonetheless, Tina’s not one to wallow. In truth, she’s received her eyes set firmly ahead, and heels to match. Reflecting on what made it simpler to maneuver on from her second marriage, she says it merely: “Age, expertise, confidence, lots of issues.” And now? She’s courting. She’s glowing. She’s feeling attractive. “Simply getting all dressed up and accomplished up, make-up, hair. You realize, placing on one thing that matches nicely. It’s enjoyable wanting attractive. It makes me really feel attractive,” she says.
So, whether or not you requested or not, take into account your self up to date. Beyoncé’s mother is out right here dwelling her finest, most flirtatious chapter but. And actually? We’re right here for each fabulous minute of it.
